{"product_id":"copy-of-2026-may-4-5-water-rescue-and-payload-drop","title":"2026 Jul 11-12 (NJ): Water Rescue and Payload Drop for Responders ONLY","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWater Rescue and Payload Drop for Responders ONLY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-day, mission-focused course prepares public safety UAS operators to safely and effectively deploy drones for aquatic rescue support and precision payload delivery. The program blends classroom instruction with scenario-based field operations, emphasizing standards-driven testing, coordination with ground and water-based responders, and repeatable mission execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperators will train in actual and simulated water rescue environments, configure and deploy aerial payload delivery systems, and conduct NIST-aligned performance testing to validate payload accuracy, release reliability, and operational safety. The course focuses on real-world response workflows, ensuring drone operations integrate seamlessly into existing rescue and incident command structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE: Saturday-Sunday July 11th - 12th, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Execute aerial payload drops for rescue equipment\u003cbr\u003e•    Train in simulated water rescue scenarios\u003cbr\u003e•    Configure and deploy payload delivery systems\u003cbr\u003e•    Coordinate drone operations with ground teams\u003cbr\u003e•    Develop response workflows for aquatic environments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✪ Human Behavior ✪ Mission Planning for aquatic environments ✪ Water Rescue Techniques ✪ Precision Payload Delivery ✪ Over-Water flight operations ✪ NIST-Aligned performance testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Payload Drop Water Rescue July Training\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/9124\/5937\/files\/IFD-Water-Rescue-Classroom-Flyer-v1-Jul11-12-2026-QR.pdf?v=1771434103\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK TO DOWNLOAD FLYER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePRE-REQUISITE\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis training is open to all P107 certification and\/or COA-holders with at minimum basic flying skills. Students are expected to be proficient in flying their platform of choice, as drone familiarization is not an intended part of this class. Participants must bring their own drone equipment with fully charged power system that is RID-enabled, airworthy and registered. To successfully complete this training students must attend the full course. Digital credential will be issued upon completion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTICE: This offering is available only for verified\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e first responders (including volunteer SAR personnel). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaught by Responders for Verified First Responders. Limited Seats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eREGISTRATION\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDATE: Sat July 11th - Sun July 12th, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTIME: 9am - 5pm \u003cbr\u003eCOST: $999 per student. For department sponsored students, purchase orders can be accepted at time of registration, Net 30 Payment terms.\u003cbr\u003eCONTACT: Emily Hines, info@influentialdrones.com, (856) 281-7545\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Influential Drones","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":43015656538225,"sku":"IFD-WRPD-Jul-2026","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/9124\/5937\/files\/Training-WaterRescue-Payload-RespondersONLY.jpg?v=1771420600","url":"https:\/\/influentialdrones.com\/products\/copy-of-2026-may-4-5-water-rescue-and-payload-drop","provider":"Influential Drones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}